Holy Family Apostolate - Catholic homeschool Howard County Maryland
A Catholic home school group that meets in Western Howard County, MD
Classes

For 2010/2011 we will offer Science, History, and Literature/Writing.

 

Science

High School Chemistry with labs – Principles of Alchemy: Online based course using Merlin Science - labs and discussion during class time 


Middle School Chemistry with labs
– 6th through 8thChristian Kids Explore Chemistry by Bright Ideas Press and Chemistry (DK Eyewitness Book)

 

2nd through 5th – Various Science Topics using Simple and Fun Science Simplified Book C

Kindergarten through 1st
- Various Science Topics using Simple and Fun Science Simplified Book A

History
Renaissance through Early American (up to, but not including, the Civil War):

High School - Core Texts: History of the Church (Didache Series) and Why America is Free by Kenneth and Hamberger. Additional literature books will be assigned throughout the year.

6th through 8th - Core Text - All American History Volume 1 Student Reader and Student Workbook by Bright Ideas Press. Additional literature books will be assigned throughout the year.

2nd through 5th - Core Text - How American Began by Don Sharkey. Suggestions for Readers and Read-Alouds are provided

 
Kindergarten - 1st - Five in A Row


Literature/Writing

High School Literature/Composition – Hewitt Lightening Literature and Composition - Early American
Vocabulary from the Classical Roots 
 


Adventures in Writing
– 5th – 8th – A fun, creative writing class to teach students the joys of writing. Editor in Chief is the only required book purchase.

 

Creative Journal Writing – 1st – 4th – A gentle approach to journal writing using a variety of creative exercises. Students with limited writing skills will do more illustrations and less writing. A textbook is not required.

Additional Classes
Hands on Activities
for Kindergarten age children including calendar and weather, puzzles, board games, creative crafts, lego building, etc.

Music and Movement - Preschool - Class is focused on learning about our Catholic Faith through music and movement.